My cat 1983

Alfred Krupa made this drawing of his cat with ink on paper. I love the immediate quality of the work, how the artist has captured the essence of the sleeping cat with fluid and confident strokes. I can imagine Krupa- the feeling of the brush in his hand, the quick decisions he must have made. The ink is applied in varying degrees of thickness, creating depth and shadow. The blank paper is as important as the drawn line. This work reminds me of other artists who have found endless inspiration in the everyday, such as Picasso and his cats. In its simplicity and directness, Krupa's drawing speaks to the timeless connection between artists and their subjects. I am reminded that artists are always in conversation, learning and borrowing from one another across generations.